Assistant Product Manager - AF Motors - Lexus

Al Futtaim Group

UAE

Ref: HP698-12518

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Product Manager to support our Distributor function within Al Futtaim Lexus. The role will be based from our Lexus Head Office in Dubai and will report into the Planning and Operations Manager. The main purpose of this role is to maximise the current level of performance of the Lexus line up and to ensure perfect relevance of future Lexus product line ups as per market needs and trends in order to keep Lexus at the forefront of the Luxury market.

It is the responsibility of the Assistant Product Manager to manage the current and future product line up and actively collaborate with with different departments and the principle to ensure that the appropriate Lexus portfolio (along with the right specifications) is consistent with the UAE market demands. This includes a clear task of suffix management to keep the diversity sufficient for sales and profitability.

To develop a product and segment strategy to offset competition, gain market share, meet customer requirements and overall model profitability objectives. To implement all necessary internal communication with all Branches and Sales Personnel to conduct new product training and provide information on new speifications and new models as required. A requirement of this position is to provide reports and operational support. Therefore the role holder will have a good eye for detail and the capacity to work towards strict deadlines.

Requirements

To be considered for this role you will ideally be a graduate and will have a minimum of 3 years experience within a Product Management role within the UAE market or Luxury market. Experience within an Product role within a Lexus distributor will be a major advantage to ensure quick operation implementation.

You will ideally have excellent skills in Excel, SAP, BIW and Fastrack with the ability to communicate and interact with other Stakeholders in a positive manner yet within the keeping of the department's mission and objectives.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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